Brett B. Thomas

Meet Brett

Brett is a member of the firm’s Business Services, Real Estate, and Business Litigation practice group.  His practice focuses on representing small and large businesses across the state of Indiana in a variety of disputes involving vendors, contractors, landlords, employees and more.

Prior to joining CohenMalad, LLP, Brett gained a wealth of trial experience representing indigent citizens of Marion County as a Public Defender.  Brett’s experience has given him command of courtroom procedure and the litigation process.  Additionally, Brett has developed the ability to view problems from multiple viewpoints and find creative solutions.

Outside of his legal practice, Brett enjoys traveling, cooking, dining out and discovering new cuisines. He loves exploring new places and meeting new people but is happy to call Indianapolis home.

Practice Areas

• Business Services
• Real Estate
• Business Litigation

Education

J.D., Southern Illinois University School of Law, 2015

B.A., Sports Management, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, 2010

Clerkships

• Law clerk, Hon. Heather A. Welch, Marion Superior Court 1
• Law clerk, Hon. Timothy Oakes, Marion Superior Court 2

Professional Memberships

Indianapolis Bar Association

• Criminal Justice Section
  • Board Member Executive Committee
  • Board Chair Executive Committee, 2021
• Public Outreach Committee Chair, 2020 & 2021

Indianapolis Bar Foundation

• Board Member, 2021

Marion County Bar Association

• Corresponding Secretary, 2021

Sagamore American Inn of Court

• Associate, 2018 – 2019

Friends of Riley

• Board Member, 2020 – 2021

Jurisdictions Admitted To Practice

• Indiana
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Presentations & Awards

Indianapolis Lawyer “Leadership in Law” Up & Coming Lawyers, 2024

Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2023-2025

Indianapolis Bar Association Distinguished Fellow, 2021

Indianapolis Bar Association Board of Directors Award, 2020